Episode
398 - Men in Black (1997)
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- CineNation
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- Apr 9, 2026
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- 7314
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Summary
"We live in secret, we exist in shadow." For Episode 398, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's series on Alien movies with the 1997 blockbuster MEN IN BLACK. Listen as they discuss how the story originated as a small comic book, which actors almost ended up in the film over Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, the rise of Will Smith, how Steven Spielberg got involved in the project, how Oscar-winning make-up artist Rick Baker created the film's memorable creature effects, what inspired Vincent D'Onofrio's performance, and so much more! Get your tickets today for our screening of William Friedkin's SORCERER at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on April 17th: https://tinyurl.com/sorcerer-nuart Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Sorcerer at the Nuart (00:00:00) Opening - Project Hail Mary (00:00:37) Recap of the Alien Genre (00:08:05) Intro to Men in Black (00:13:54) How Men in Black Got to Production (00:24:17) Favorite Scenes (00:38:31) On Set Life - (01:12:44) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:50) What Worked and What Didn't (01:36:06) Film Facts (01:44:49) Awards (01:52:03) Final Questions on the Movie (01:54:38) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:59:27) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast